What Bigelow Homes does

Bigelow Homes is a privately held, family-owned residential homebuilder founded in 1984 by Perry Bigelow and currently led by his son Jamie Bigelow as President. The company designs, develops, and constructs energy-efficient single-family homes and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within intentionally designed master-planned communities featuring pocket parks, walkable sidewalks, and front-porch-oriented New Urbanism layouts. Operations span two states — Texas (Creekside and Plum Creek in Kyle, Blanco River Village in San Marcos) and Illinois (Celebration in Aurora) — with on-site sales offices at each community and a 9-step consultative sales process run by dedicated New Home Advisors.

Core construction technology centers on green building practices pioneered in the early 1980s: advanced engineered framing that saves approximately 10% of lumber versus traditional methods, ductwork sealed within the conditioned thermal envelope (eliminating an estimated 30% of heating/cooling losses), Low-E windows, and continuous mechanical ventilation systems. The company offers a unique cooling/heating cost guarantee ($400/year maximum for three years on standard models, $600/year on larger homes) backed by these engineering choices. Product range spans 18+ floor plans from 1,170 to 3,050+ sq ft with 1-6 bedrooms, priced $229,890 to $424,980, plus 440 sq ft ADU add-ons over garages — an offering no other builder in Kyle or the Austin area provides.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time home sales transactions, supplemented by design-center upgrade selections and preferred-lender financing partnerships (including No Down Payment programs and a 4.99% fixed-rate 30-year promotional mortgage). Marketing relies on the company website, organic social (Facebook, Instagram), on-site model tours, and word-of-mouth referrals. The customer base is B2C — first-time homebuyers, move-up families, multigenerational households, empty nesters, environmentally conscious buyers, and Austin-metro commuters seeking more affordable entry points. The company has received Professional Builder magazine's National Builder of the Year (2005) and Austin Builder of the Year (2010), and partners with Hope International on the Homes for Hope charitable initiative, having built nine such homes generating over $1.75M in micro-loan donations.

Name

Bigelow Homes

Legal name

Bigelow Homes Ltd

Website

https://bigelowhomes.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bigelow Homes is a family-owned private homebuilder founded in 1984, designing energy-efficient single-family homes and ADUs in New Urbanism master-planned communities across Texas and Illinois for first-time, move-up, and multigenerational homebuyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Construction

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Family Home Construction (Detached Homes) (IMAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Green / High-Performance Home Construction (Net-Zero, Passive House) (IMAFABAH), Residential Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & Backyard Homes (IMAFABAK)

Keywords

• Energy efficient homes
• Residential home building
• New home construction
• Planned community development
• Green building practices

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. New Home Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling newly constructed single-family homes and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in planned communities in Texas and Illinois. Revenue is generated through one-time home sales at various price points from approximately $229,000 to $425,000 depending on model, location, and customization options. The company also generates revenue from design center upgrades and options selected by buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bigelow Homes builds customized, energy-efficient single-family homes in master-planned communities with pocket parks, front porches, and walkable sidewalks across Texas and Illinois. The company offers 18+ floor plans ranging from 1,170 to 3,050+ sq ft, with optional Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Design Center finish selection, and a unique cooling/heating cost guarantee program. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time new home sales at prices from approximately $229,890 to $425,000.

Product overview

Bigelow Homes is a national home builder offering new construction single-family homes and communities across Texas and Illinois. The company operates two active communities: Creekside in Kyle, Texas and Celebration in Aurora, Illinois. Their core product is new home construction featuring energy-efficient designs, pocket park neighborhood layouts, and personalized customization through a design center. They offer 18+ distinct floor plans ranging from 1,170 to 3,050+ square feet with 1-6 bedrooms, including single-story and multi-story designs. The company differentiates through green building practices with cooling/heating cost guarantees and offers ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) options as an add-on module. Quick move-in pre-built homes are also available alongside custom-build options. The company was honored with the National Builder of the Year Award and has been building neighborhoods for over 40 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Home Construction Custom new home building services in master-planned communities featuring energy-efficient designs, pocket park layouts, and personalized finish selections through a design center.
• ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Small one-bedroom apartments (440 sq ft) over garages providing independent living space with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and private entrance. Known as Carriage House or Granny Flat.
• Creekside Community Master-planned community in Kyle, Texas featuring walking trails, proximity to Plum Creek Preserve and Lake Kyle, pocket parks, and energy-efficient homes.
• Celebration Community Single-family home community in Aurora, Illinois near Farnsworth Rd. and Montgomery Rd., featuring first floor master suites and access to I-88, Fox Valley Mall, and Chicago Premium Outlets.
• Energy Efficiency Program Green building initiative including cooling/heating guarantees ($400/year or less), engineered framing systems, Low-E windows, ductwork within thermal envelope, and sustainable construction materials.
• Design Center Services Customer-facing service allowing buyers to select finishes including cabinets, countertops, flooring, wall colors, and other design options for their new homes.
• Financing Services Preferred lender partnerships offering multiple financing options including no down payment programs to help buyers purchase new homes.
• Floor Plans - Texas 18 distinct floor plans ranging from 1,170 to 3,050+ sq ft, including single-story and multi-story options with 1-6 bedrooms. Models include Magnolia, Fergus Kyle, Helen Michaelis, John Bunton, Laura Belle Wallace, David Moore, Mary Howell, Aunt Frances Jackson, and Laura Negley.
• Floor Plans - Illinois Floor plans designed for the Illinois market including Serenade II (3 bed, 2.5 bath) and Serenade III (2,040 sq ft), featuring first floor master suites and flexible living spaces.
• Quick Move-In Homes Pre-built homes available for immediate purchase, currently featuring 676 Ferrule in Kyle, TX ($229,890, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,170 sq ft) and 1001 Celebration Dr. in Aurora, IL ($399,800, 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 2,040 sq ft).

Quantifiable outcome

• Guaranteed cooling costs of $400/year or less for first 3 years (Texas models), saving $1,000-$2,500 per year compared to typical homes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hope InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2018Partnership with Hope International through the Homes for Hope program. Bigelow Homes builds homes where a portion of proceeds funds micro-loans to help people in Third World countries escape poverty. The eight homes built so far have generated over $1.75 million in donations, which is loaned out, repaid, and re-loaned with a 98% repayment rate. Over 250,000 people have been helped through this program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Meritage Homes: National homebuilder widely recognized as the leader in energy-efficient residential construction, with ENERGY STAR certifications and net-zero ready homes. Most comparable to Bigelow in green-building positioning, single-family product focus, and entry-to-mid price points, though at significantly greater scale across multiple US markets.
• David Weekley Homes: Large private homebuilder active in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth, offering energy-efficient single-family homes in planned communities. Comparable to Bigelow in Texas geographic focus, mid-price product positioning, and family/privately-held ownership structure.
• Highland Homes: Texas-focused homebuilder with strong presence in Austin, Houston, and DFW metros, offering single-family homes in master-planned communities. Directly comparable to Bigelow in Texas geographic footprint, single-family product focus, and similar price band ($250K-$500K+).
• M/I Homes: Mid-Atlantic and Midwest-focused homebuilder with significant Illinois (Chicago) operations, including the same Aurora/Fox Valley submarket where Bigelow's Celebration community is located. Comparable in product type, price point, and Midwest geographic exposure.
• KB Home: Public homebuilder with strong sustainability positioning (ZeroHouse and ENERGY STAR offerings) and significant Texas operations including Austin-area communities. Directly comparable to Bigelow in entry-level/move-up price points, Texas market exposure, and energy-efficient construction emphasis.
• Perry Homes: Texas-focused homebuilder with operations in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and DFW, offering single-family homes in master-planned communities. Comparable to Bigelow in Texas geographic focus, family-founded heritage, and similar move-up price positioning.
• Ashton Woods: Private homebuilder with strong Texas presence including Austin-area communities, offering single-family homes with personalization options. Comparable to Bigelow in Texas market exposure, design-center customization approach, and similar price points.

Broad incumbents

• PulteGroup: One of the largest US homebuilders (Centex, Pulte, Del Webb, John Wieland brands), with substantial Austin-metro and Texas operations. Overlaps with Bigelow in single-family construction, Texas geography, and entry-to-mid price points, but at massively greater scale and broader product portfolio.
• Lennar Corporation: Largest US homebuilder by volume with major operations in Texas and across the Sun Belt. Competes with Bigelow in the same Austin-area submarkets at similar price points but with vastly greater capital, land positions, and operational scale.
• D.R. Horton: Largest US homebuilder by unit count, with extensive Austin-area and Texas operations across multiple sub-brands. Direct competitor to Bigelow in the same submarkets and price points, though operating at dramatically greater scale with national capital access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BigelowHomes
• Instagraminstagram.com/bigelowhomes
• Xx.com/Celebration_BH

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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